Family Peer Advocate

at Children's Home

Full-Time

WHO WE ARE The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. Position Summary: As a Family Peer Advocate for the Broome County Youth ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program, you have the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team that helps families with children ages 10-21 avoid hospitalizations and out-of-home placements by providing skills and support to youth and families to meet all of their needs and overcome their challenges. This role is based on personal experience, not educational or professional qualifications. Applicants must have raised, fostered, or had guardianship of a child involved with service providers (e.g., DSS, CPS, mental health, OPWDD, substance abuse) or facing challenges like behavioral issues, IEPs, or placement. Responsibilities:* Ample support and supervision to work as a team to provide intensive community-based services to youth and families that the team serves

Specialized training in the Youth ACT model
Opportunity for growth in agency
A lead role in providing services to caregivers/families such as:
Empowering caregivers
Helping caregivers advocate for themselves and their children
Providing outreach and information
Collaborating with caregivers to build skills/parenting toolkit
Encouraging collaboration and a whole family approach
Supporting caregivers and engaging them in their childï¿½s care
Creating a safe place and opportunities for transparency
Teaching self-care and coping strategies
Building natural supports and community connections

Requirements

Education

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required*.
NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment.*

Experience

Must be a Parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral health care needs

Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required*

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
403(b) with 6% employer contribution
PTO plus 9 paid holidays
Childcare Reimbursement
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
Life Insurance

EEO Statement: The Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

High School Diploma / GED

Salary

USD 20 - 22 /hourly

Hourly based

Location

NY , United States Binghamton, NY, United States

Job Overview

Job Posted:

1 month ago

Job Expire:

2 weeks from now

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Role

Advocate

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NY , United States Binghamton, NY, United States

Family Peer Advocate

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